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Egyptian Bazaar

Written by Artefes. Posted in Istanbul Guide

A bit of history…

The Egyptian Bazaar, a.k.a The Spice Bazaar and Mısır Çarşısıin Turkish is one of the oldest bazaars in the city – second only to the Grand Bazaar or Kapalıçarşı. Due to the fact that many spices were imported from Egypt during the Ottoman period, the name Mısır Çarşısı was favored by the public. On occasion, the name has been incorrectly translated as “Corn Bazaar” as the word mısır in Turkish means both Egypt and corn. The Egyptian Bazaar was and still is the center for Istanbul’s rich spice trade.

 

Designed by Koca Kasım Ağa, the chief Ottoman court architect, it was later completed by architect Mustafa in 1660. The building itself is part of the complex of the New Mosque (Yeni Cami), with the rents collected from the shops originally intended to help pay for the upkeep of the Mosque.

Fishing in Istanbul

Written by Artefes. Posted in Istanbul Guide

Turkey is surrounded by seas which contain a large variety of fish. Fish are grilled, fried or cooked slowly by the buğulama (poaching) method. Buğulama is fish with lemon and parsley, covered while cooking so that it will be cooked with steam. The term pilâki is also used for fish cooked with various vegetables, including onion in the oven. In the Black Sea region, fish are usually fried with thick corn flour.

Beyoglu Istanbul

Written by Artefes. Posted in Istanbul Guide

Beyoğlu [ˈbejoːɫu]) is a district located on the European side of istanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city (historic peninsula of Constantinople) by the Golden Horn. It was known as Pera (meaning “Across” in Greek) during the Middle Ages, and this name remained in common use until the early 20th century and the establishment of the Turkish Republic.

Tourist Information Artefes Hotel

Written by Artefes. Posted in Istanbul Guide

Dear Guests

You decided to go Istanbul for your holiday but you do not know which hotel

you are going to stay ? Are those your questions during your hard work by internet ?

How to Search for Istanbul Hotels ? you need so long time and too many options. it s not a comfortable way.

Istanbul hotels , accommodation in Istanbul : there are more than thousand hotel in the city.

You do not know how to choose. which period of the year is better for me or for us ?

hotel of your choice may not meet your needs.

How to Get From the Istanbul (Ataturk) Airport to Hotel ?You can reach us by public transports

(by metro and tram connection) very easy. Or we can pick you up incase you let us know your arrival time.

To reach business and shopping areas like Taksim, Levent are also so close to us.

Search a hotel in Istanbul ?Book a hotel in Istanbul  ? book hotel in Istanbul ?

Where should I find a hotel in Istanbul ?Find cheap hotel in Istanbul ? How to book a hotel in Istanbul ?

How to book Istanbul hotels ?  :there are many criterias such as location, the hotel type, the quality of the hotel

And which facilities are avaliable in the hotel. You should read many reviews of other tourists about any hotel

To decide. You need to compromise and you get difficulties .

We have all basic facilities you need during your holiday in İstanbul. Secure place,  many dining oppurtunities around,

different daily excursions ,short distances to many historical places, clean comfortable rooms,  tv,  internet,

phone connections, sauna and Turkish bath, skilled reception and restaurant personels  and smiling faces.

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Bebek Istanbul

Written by Artefes. Posted in Istanbul Guide

イスタンブールでの滞在

Bebek is a historic Istanbul neighbourhood that falls within the boundaries and administration of the Beşiktaş district. It is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus and is surrounded by similarly affluent neighbourhoods such as Arnavutköy, Etiler and Rumeli Hisarı.